In this 3 hour workshop you’ll learn how to make traditional, natural soap using plant oils (no palm oil) and pure essential oils.

You will be given an overview of cold process soapmaking including ingredients, equipment and safety. We’ll discuss different types of moulds, recipe formulations, key secrets for success and, best of all – you’ll also participate in making a batch of soap to take home!

What you'll get

All safety gear and soapmaking equipment to be used in the workshop

Ingredients for students to make one block (approx 8 bars) of soap each

Notes to take home

what to bring

1 – 2 towels

A recyclable supermarket bag or tote bag

Must wear long sleeves and closed-toe shoes

Tickets

About Alison from Melbourne Soapworks

Alison creates soaps using the traditional cold process method of soapmaking. She chooses to use only natural ingredients, including olive oil, coconut oil and plant butters; essential oils for fragrance instead of synthetic fragrances, and clays to achieve a range of beautiful colours, instead of micas or lab-created colourants.

After practicing soapmaking for two years, including being taught by larger soap manufacturers, she launched Melbourne Soapworks in early 2017 and teaches classes from her own workshop. Alison has a background in health science and believes the soapmaking process is the perfect combination of science and creativity! She is also passionate about creating soap that is free from palm oil and any man-made ingredients, parabens or sulphates.